We considered gathering a lot more system data but decided to keep things as simple as possible to avoid excessive time spent entering data on spreadsheets. More time exploring, less time inputting data!

Well after a 3/4 month break away from Elite I decided this evening to dust off the HOTAS and log back in and not being sure of what to do I've made my way out to BD+22 3878 to start to help with mapping the sector.

Not long after approaching the sector I soon started to regret having a moment of madness whilst outfitting my Asp and fitting it just a 16T Fuel Tank (Seriously!!! What was I thinking :S). I'll see how it goes, although if I find myself having to make to many diversions to scoop then I might make a quick trip back to swap it over to a 32T.

My first question is probably a very simple one to which I think I know the answer...

If I come across system that has been fully mapped by another Commander who is not taking part in the Dumbbell Project do I just go ahead and mark it as Green on the spreadsheet?

I'll only head off to BD+22 3878 this evening and then head off from there over the next few nights.

The project is moving along slowly
I took a bit of a break from Elite myself but I'm back and scanning systems with a few other commanders.

I made an unexpected discovery this evening while exploring Dumbbell Sector EL-Y C18. The 4th planet has 3 rings!
I almost hit outer ring in supercruise while closing in to scan the moons!http://imgur.com/a/pMxmG
(follow the link for 9 pics of the rings)

If you're making the trip to the Dumbbell Sector from the bubble, stop by 12 Vulpeculae on the way to enjoy the light show!